About Gayle Benson
Gayle Benson is the principal owner of the NFL's New Orleans Saints and the NBA's New Orleans Pelicans and a devout Catholic known for generous philanthropy across her community, with a special concern for health care, education, and the Church in New Orleans.
How Gayle Benson has given
Highlights of how Gayle Benson has supported Catholic causes and the wider community:
- Donated $20 million toward cancer research in Louisiana
- Funded a children's hospital and pediatric care in New Orleans
- Longtime benefactor of the Archdiocese of New Orleans and Catholic causes
- Supports Catholic schools and community charities
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